The former Barcelona footballer and now music producer Pinto "Wahin" has expressed his deep sadness over the death of the Cuban reggaeton artist El Taiger, who passed away this Thursday in Miami after being in critical condition for a week, following a gunshot wound to the head on October 3rd.
On his Instagram account, Pinto shared an emotional post in which he recalled the moments he shared with El Taiger, including their collaboration on the soundtrack of the movie Fast & Furious 8.
"Tremendously saddened. Our dear @el_taiger leaves us, but his energy, his strength will always remain alive in our hearts. I had the honor of sharing special moments and making history alongside him, @rickylunamusic, and @jaimecoscu, by creating one of the sound anthems of the movie #Fast&Furious 8 that will always be remembered. 'La Habana'. You were an unstoppable warrior who lived each day with passion and courage. Your legacy does not fade here. Your music, your light, and the impact you left on all of us will continue to resonate. Although you have gone, your spirit will remain present in every rhythm, in every memory, in every laugh you shared with all of us. Rest in peace, brother. We will meet again on the road. With all my love and gratitude, #PintoWahin," he wrote on the network alongside a photo in which El Micha also appears.
Pinto "Wahin"'s collaboration with El Taiger and Ricky Luna on the song "La Habana," which was part of the soundtrack for Fast & Furious 8, was one of the highlights of the Cuban reggaeton artist's career, who has also worked with artists like J Balvin, Bad Bunny, and Cosculluela.
The tragic death of El Taiger, whose real name was José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, has shaken the world of Cuban music and left friends, colleagues, and fans around the world heartbroken.
The singer was found on October 3 in a car with a gunshot wound to the head. Despite medical efforts, he could not overcome the severity of his injuries and was pronounced dead on October 10.
His audience, both inside and outside the island, has shown their sorrow at the loss of one of the most important figures in Cuban reggaeton, whose songs marked an era and turned him into an icon of his generation, and whose musical legacy will continue to live on through his music and in the hearts of all those who grew up listening to his tracks.
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